4.25⭐️ This book was like a cozy hug or a warm embrace that made me feel like I belonged. I could relate to Daisy so much and it was wonderful watching her grow and come into her own as a character as the plot developed. Though I'm not a Larper, I do play D&D and so the 'nerdy' fantasy lover elements of the book felt familiar and were done in a really accurate way. I related so much to the description of the regulars in Daisy's Dad's Hobby Shop ' people who drink energy drinks for the taste, people who have discord accounts' and those 'looking for a safe nerd haven'.

The premise of this was a unique twist on forbidden royal romance and was soooo cute! Teddy was sweet and swoonworthy and the book was also very well written with likeable supporting characters and the found family trope. If you're a fan of enemies to lovers and romcoms and you like your books a little bit quirky and fun then this is the book for you!

In "Love at First Knight" by Megan Clawson, readers are invited to a delightful royal romantic comedy that defies conventions. Set against the historic backdrop of the Tower of London, this novel weaves humour, romance, and a dash of medieval flair into an enchanting tapestry.

Meet Daisy Hastings. She is our spirited heroine who has always felt like she was born in the wrong era. When she lands a summer job at the Tower of London, assisting with their Knight school, it feels like a step toward her true destiny. But Daisy isn't your typical damsel in distress. She's smart, independent, and ready to challenge the status quo.

Meet Theodore "Teddy" Fairfax. He is a disgraced distant relative of the royal family. He is tall, dark, and begrudgingly participating in the Tower's summer program. He's no knight in shining armour, but he's about to change Daisy's world.

Clawson crafts characters with depth and wit. Daisy's determination and Teddy's brooding charm create a delightful tension. Their verbal sparring is both entertaining and endearing. Daisy's love for history and Teddy's reluctant involvement in Knight school collide, sparking a hilarious battle of wits. The chemistry between Daisy and Teddy sizzles. Their banter crackles like a well-fuelled campfire and as they cross swords, will their hearts become entangled? Clawson masterfully builds their relationship, allowing it to simmer and the slow burn is worth every page.

The Tower of London becomes a character in its own right. Clawson's vivid descriptions transport readers to the ancient stones, echoing with centuries of history. The clash of modernity against medieval architecture adds depth to the story. Whether it's the moonlit courtyard or the shadowy corridors, the Tower's presence is palpable.

“Love at First Knight” explores themes of identity, destiny, and the courage to defy expectations. Daisy and Teddy grapple with their roles in a world that often tries to pigeonhole them. Their journey toward self-discovery is heartwarming and relatable. Clawson's prose is accessible and engaging. She balances humour and emotion, making the story a breeze to read. The pacing keeps you turning pages, eager to see what mischief Daisy and Teddy get into next. The dialogue sparkles, revealing the characters' quirks and vulnerabilities.

If you are looking for a delightful escape, this read is what you want. It’s the perfect blend of fairy tale and modern romance. Clawson's clever twist on knights and damsels proves that love can bloom even on a battlefield. So, if you're ready for a charming escapade through time, grab your sword (or smartphone) and join Daisy and Teddy on their quest for love. While the ending ties up loose threads, it leaves room for more adventures. I'm eagerly awaiting Clawson's next royal rom-com. After all, who can resist a love story set against the ancient stones of the Tower of London?

Thank-you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Cute, fluffy romance that lacks a lot of substance but has a whole lot of good intentions. I liked Daisy's family a lot - the bond between them all felt realistic and genuine, and kept Daisy grounded. I also thought their interest in LARPing was fun too - I've known a few people who do this, and the representation here is not too far from the reality. The descriptions of the Tower of London were great too, and really shine given the author's personal history growing up inside the Tower of London. This knowledge of the area really shows in the novel.

What I wasn't so fond of was the relationship between Daisy and Teddy. Their chemistry never seems to fully reach its potential and Daisy just comes across as really rude a lot of the time. I get that she has anxiety (same) but at times her behaviour really is inexcusable. Also, the forced love triangle really didn't need to exist. Ellis could easily have just been a friend and the outcome would have been the same.

Overall it's the location that stood out for me here, but otherwise I don't think this is a romance that will stay with me for long.

This was quite inventive, but Falling Hard for the Royal Guard is still my favourite of hers. I had a bit of trouble connecting with the main characters in this book.

Love at First Knight centres around Daisy Hastings, who feels like she hit a wall in life years prior due to her issues with anxiety and shyness. She still lives with her parents and it's really only around her family and friends, and while LARping (live-action role-playing), that she comes out of her shell. There's an opening at the Tower of London's Knight School, a sort of summer program, and Daisy ends up working there and is, then, taken out of her comfort zone and into something really exciting for her. It's there she meets Theodore ‘Teddy’ Fairfax, her opposite in every way and a disgraced member of the royal family whom she is asked to help.

I really liked the premise of this book, but I found that the character-building in this one left a bit to be desired. I quite enjoyed learning more about the world of LARPing and it seems like a fun activity. Also, Daisy's family was quite sweet, but the romance between Daisy and Teddy just didn't convince me that much. I felt like it could have been better developed.

I still had a lot of fun reading this novel, so I'll definitely read Megan Clawson's books in the future, but Falling Hard for the Royal Guard remains my favourite of hers.

Thank you to Avon UK and NetGalley for my e-ARC!

Love at First Knight is a cute, light read, and one of those that I can totally picture as a 2000s-esque rom com movie.

I really liked the premise for this one and thought it had a lot of potential but I honestly struggled to connect at times. I think it’s probably a me problem, as I can imagine this book will be loved by most. I had no idea what LARPing was before this, for example, and I don’t think it’s really for me.

Nonetheless, I love an enemies to lovers trope, and him being a royal just made it even better. I live for this kind of thing! Parts of the book made me laugh, I liked the banter between the characters and thought the depiction of Daisy’s struggles with anxiety was done well.

Although it was enjoyable, I couldn’t rate it higher than this purely because something was missing for me, but I still think it’s worth a read for the right audience. Thank you to the publisher for the early copy!

3 Stars!

This was a really cute book. I loved Daisy, watching her grow and flourish. Love at First Knight combines humor, heart, and a dash of fairy-tale magic. Its endearing characters and enchanting setting captivated me as a reader who enjoyed a good old-fashioned love story with a modern twist.

Thank you, Avon Books, for the ARC copy.

I feel in love with Megan in Falling Hard for the Royal Guard so I immediately was on board for this book. I loved how she tackled topics of mental illness that need more exposed in fiction literature and I feel she did it gracefully and also with the appropriate amount of humor. She now has earned a spot on my TBR list from now on out! Bravo Megan!

Not really hit the spot for me I liked the characters Daisy and Teddy but found it slow going and could not really get into it like the first one.
Thanks to Avon Books UK for the ARC look forward to the next one.

Daisy is a shy and anxious young woman, living at home with her parents. As a family they enjoy live action role play, and Daisy comes out of her shell in this environment. When her twin brother Sam signs Daisy up as an instructor at Knight School at the Tower of London, she finds herself completely out of her comfort zone. Can she overcome her fears and enjoy her summer? Will she be able to figure out her feelings for royal Teddy?

It was always going to be hard for Megan Clawson, following up her wonderful first novel "Falling Hard For The Royal Guard", and sadly this doesn't quite hit the spot for me. The romance felt forced and it all seemed too convenient. However, I loved the scenery and location, and the LARP scenes were fun - I loved the personalities within Daisy's family!

Thank you netgalley and publishers for this book in exchange for an honest review.
I wanted to read this, because both the title and cover caught my eye. If you are like me and are interest based on the title and cover, look no farther because you will love this book!

This is a book for the nerdy romantics. (Even if you are not nerdy, you most likely will love this book)
Our main character isnt the girl in the fairytale that needs saving, but the one that saves herself. She doesnt need prince char.ing to solve her problems she will figure it out herself. We see our main character start off as a girl in a shell, but by the end she has broken free of that shell and becomes more confident. We see her challenger herself, and let her personality shine!
Of course at knight school she has a rivial, a man of royal blood. This romance was cute, where i was routing for them at the very beginning. This was so cute, recommend for all you nerdy, romantic book lovers who want to see a love blossom, where you cheer on the characters.

A wonderful romp! I enjoyed the uniqueness of the main character, and her struggles made it more real. I cheered, I cried, and I wanted to kill Teddy...until I didn't anymore.

Royal romcoms are usually not a book genre I pick up in a haste to read. The cover, though, intrigued me and I am glad I picked this one up. It is funny, engaging, and witty in all the right ways.

The main character, Daisy Hastings, is not a force to be reckoned with. She is not a princess waiting for the prince in a high tower, guarded by the dragon. She is no damsel in distress.

Daisy Hastings meets Theodore 'Teddy' Fairfax in Knight school, the Tower of London. She is trying to get as far from the modern day world as can get, getting away from the era she feels alienated from.

Theodore is trying to get as far from the Royal family as he can get, running as fast and as far as Daisy has from this modern era. He's dark and brooding and unwillingly to take part in the Tower of Londons summer programme, which he is made to participate in.

Daisy is rightfully enraged when Teddy nearly ends her career at the summer programme, declaring war on the boy with royal blood running in his veins.

Battle and blood. Swords and love. This was an adorable, light-hearted, enemies-to-lovers. Every once in a while I need an easy read like this one. There are so many intense, tragic, and complicated worlds that this one gives me a bit of a reprieve. 🌟🌟🌟🌟/5 Stars!

3.5⭐️ very nerdy and fun. I really enjoyed this book. It made me cringe quite a lot but I was drawn into the story. And nothing better than the damsel in distress being a man.

My ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I loved this author’s debut novel and this follow up didn’t disappoint. It was a little slow to pick up speed but was endearing once it got rolling. Can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!

Daisy is a thoughtfully written character, with her anxiety and her need to be someone else through LARPing really carefully tackled, apparent throughout the story but not in an "in your face" way- just the way you would imagine interacting with her in real life.
I enjoyed the details about her LARP personality and activities but felt the romance did not really fit.
Her obsession with her physical reaction to Teddy despite despising his personality for a significant chunk of the book didn't feel like the way she would fall into a relationship- it was all just a bit forced and I felt she fitted better with the archivist!

A good read but not a patch on Falling Hard for the Royal Guard by the same author.

Love at First Knight by Megan Clawson⚔️
Overall Rating: 4/5 ⭐
Release Date: April 25 2023

This is such a fun premise for a book! It reminded me a bit of reading fantasy books since there were some swordplay and battle scenes. I really liked the combination and I could see this being a fun read for anyone who loves fantasy but wants to try out a romance book.

I really felt for Daisy and her anxiety and I appreciated the way the author wrote this.

I found the first 20% of this book a bit hard to get into, but once I got past that it was hard to put the book down!

Overall, I totally recommend reading this one once it is out!

This was very cute. I adored all the characters and the romantic development. I think what I really enjoyed the most was Daisy reconnecting with her sister.

This was a cute and cosy romance story that i felt was perfect to snuggle up on an evening with.
I really enjoyed the history aspect and how much detail from within the historical buildings were put into the story.
I preferred Falling Hard for the Royal Guard, but i really hope Megan brings out more book in the future, as she has a real talent for story telling!

An easy read, which to be honest I struggled to get into to begin with. I didn't warm immediately to the main character of Daisy, perhaps because she spends so much of the first part of the book as Lady Alenethea as she, with the rest of her family, are into LARPing. This was a unique aspect to the story which was positive to see, but I wasn;t overly convinced about the romance side of things. It wasn't a particularly 'royal' story and the most romantic thing was a kiss.

**Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read an advanced e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own **

Our main character is Daisy who likes to do LARP (Live Action Role Play). She and her family do this together as their hobby. One day her brother Sam signs her up for a job in London as a “knight”. She would teach children how to use sword, how to joust etc. She didn’t know if she would really like to go away from her city and family but then she did it and loved the job. And there she meets a certain someone who is totally not a guy who would she liked or more like disliked, because he is always getting on her nerves, right? (*wink* you know what I mean *wink*) ;)

- the writing style: It was very good and I enjoyed it.

- plot: I think this was a first book for me in which I saw a girl interested in LARP and it was something new for me. But the books has a lots of cliches (in a bad way).

- main characters: Daisy was relatable to me because sometimes I felt the same way and it was like she didn’t know who she really was or even if she liked herself.
Then we have a love interest Teddy who I more likely to call Teo bacause Teddy doesn’t seem sexy to me, at all. And honestly I didn’t like him. He seemed annyoing and arrogant.

- romance: I was here for the romance and what I got? A weak potrait of what it could be. The FMC was 23 and the MMC was 27 and we just got some kisses, nothing more. This whole book would be better if we got at least some spice.

What I did like:
• kinda enemies to lovers;
• great family of FMC which was really important here;
• forced proximity;
• only-one-bed trope (but was not well written);
• original job/hobby of FMC, which we don’t see often in books.

What I didn’t like:
•the begging of the book was dragging too much;
• another royal love interest (MMC) in book, badly written tropes;
• there could be more interesting dialogues because like this it was kinda flat;
• it seemed to me like these main characters were in love with each other out of nowhere.

But overall, thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

2,5⭐️